Past Events Archive

13th Annual MIT Global SCALE Network Supply Chain Student Research Expo

Jan 19, 2021 at 9:00AM - Jan 22, 2021 at 10:00AM

Online

Research Expo goes online worldwide for 2021, Jan 19-22. The MIT Global Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Network Research Expo provides a unique opportunity to preview nearly 100 supply chain research projects conducted by MIT SCALE graduate students in partnership with project-sponsor companies and researchers.

The Expo showcases this future-forward research on topics ranging from blockchain to IoT and drone delivery to big data e-commerce analysis, among many others. The event offers a glimpse of what the students' research will reveal in May-June when final projects are...

Roundtable – Supplier Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Jan 12, 2021 at 12:00PM - Jan 12, 2021 at 1:00PM

In this roundtable, we will explore supplier diversity programs as both a supply chain social responsibility and an opportunity for competitive advantage. While supplier diversity is not a new concept, this year has seen a significant increase in focus for companies new to supplier diversity as well as for those far along in their supplier diversity journey, on how they can continue to increase the impact of their program.

This event is open to MIT CTL Supply Chain Exchange members and their guests. Learn more about becoming a Member here or contact Katie Date datecl@mit.edu.

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Roundtable on Supplier Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Jan 12, 2021 at 12:00PM - Jan 12, 2021 at 4:00PM

In this roundtable, we will explore supplier diversity programs as both a supply chain social responsibility and an opportunity for competitive advantage. While supplier diversity is not a new concept, this year has seen a significant increase in focus for companies new to supplier diversity as well as for those far along in their supplier diversity journey, on how they can continue to increase the impact of their program.

To explore key topics across supplier diversity, equity, and inclusion - we will bring together companies at different points in their supplier diversity journey to share...

Executive Education – Supply Chains: Driving Strategic Advantage

Jan 11, 2021 at 8:00AM - Jan 16, 2021 at 1:00PM

Virtual

Supply chain talent pools are not keeping in step as technology advances and transforms industries. Many companies and organizations neglect their future talent pipeline or fail to develop their workforce. Is yours?

Flexibility for the Future: How Disruption Fosters Innovation

Dec 09, 2020 at 11:00AM - Dec 09, 2020 at 11:45AM

Virtual

In this LinkedIn Live event, Lynn Torrel, Chief Supply Chain and Procurement Officer at Flex and Dave Wheeler, COO at New Balance, will join MIT CTL Director Yossi Sheffi for a conversation about the lessons learned during the pandemic, leadership lessons, and their views about what will supply chains look like in the future.

Analytics of the Future Virtual Roundtable: Predictive Analytics

Nov 18, 2020 at 10:00AM - Nov 18, 2020 at 12:00PM

This session will focus on Predictive Analytics. 

This virtual roundtable will be the second of a series of three events focused on the future of analytics specifically how it applies in the supply chain domain. In the roundtable, the focus will be on Predictive Analytics.

The roundtable will be a 2-hour session for sharing progress applying Predictive Analytics in the supply chain domain.

The last session in the series will focus on Prescriptive Analytics. This series represents a continuation of facilitated exchanges and roundtables exploring different aspects of Machine Learning and how...

Innovations in Transportation Roundtable: Transportation Portfolio Management

Nov 10, 2020 at 1:00PM - Nov 10, 2020 at 3:00PM

This roundtable, hosted by the MIT FreightLab, will explore, discuss and debate evolving frameworks and approaches for Shipper-Carrier-3PL relationships. The traditional one-sized fits all procurement model is not sufficient for today’s fast changing freight transportation landscape. Research and experience has shown that there is no single best way for a shipper and carrier to work together for every traffic lane in a shipper’s network. Different lanes have different characteristics and attributes that demand different levels of commitment and service. Similarly, shippers and carriers can...

State of the Art in Transportation Contracts

Nov 03, 2020 at 1:00PM - Nov 03, 2020 at 2:30PM

In this webinar, we will look to examine the current state of the industry for truckload contracts and propose potential new forms. We will present current practices and potential new forms to include index-based contracts, fixed volume, tiered, take-or-pay, and others.

This session is open to all.

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Event materials

Webinar recording | Download slides | FreightLab blog post

Supply Chain Exchange Virtual Series: The New (Ab)Normal

Oct 30, 2020 at 11:00AM - Oct 30, 2020 at 12:00PM

Much has been written about Covid-19 victims, how scientists raced to understand and treat the disease, and how governments did (or did not) protect their citizens. Less has been written about the pandemic’s impact on the global economy and how companies coped as the competitive environment was upended.

In this briefing, MIT CTL Director Prof. Yossi Sheffi will share his research having studied how businesses grappled with the chaos of the pandemic.  He also explores what enterprises are likely to do to survive and thrive after the pandemic subsides.

This talk will cover some of the material...

Analytics of the Future Virtual Roundtable: Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Oct 16, 2020 at 11:30AM - Oct 16, 2020 at 1:30PM

On October 16, the Supply Chain Exchange will host a Virtual Roundtable on the topic of Analytics of the Future: Robotic Process Automation (RPA). This virtual roundtable will be the first of a series of three events focused on the future of analytics specifically as how it applies in the supply chain domain. In the roundtable, the focus will be on the application of the data in analytic models using Robotic Process Automation (RPA).

The roundtable will be a 2-hour session for sharing progress applying RPA in the supply chain domain—highlighting (but not limited to) primary applications in...